Tackers 1 (September 2026)
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Mon 28 Sep 2026 09:00 - Fri 02 Oct 2026 13:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 1 - Having Fun
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Sun 27 Sep 2026 16:00.
Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club accepts Queensland Play On! Sports Vouchers. See Redeem Play-On Voucher for further instructions.


Course Overview
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident
- 7-12 years-old
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.
Course Outcome
By the end of the Tackers 1 course, the participants will be able to:
- Steer with tiller extension under towing paddling power
- Tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
- Tack (push turn)
- Gybe (pull turn)
- Reach around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
- Sail with tiller extension
- Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat
You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.